Evan is back! Our first repeat guest, Evan is a pianist and salesman focused on creating a culture of gratitude and appreciation with his clients. A MN native, Evan received his Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University, under the tutelage of Anthony Padilla. At Lawrence, he earned an Accompanying Fellowship. Evan also holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan, where he studied with Dr. Christopher Harding. Graduating summa cum laude, he completed his master’s degree in three semesters. 

As a college sophomore, Mr. Newman was the 1st prize winner of Wisconsin’s MTNA State Competition and took 2nd prize in St. Paul’s Schubert Club Competition in Minnesota. As a junior, the Lawrence University piano faculty awarded Mr. Newman the Margaret Gary Daniels Award for his excellence in performance and consistency in competitions. As a senior, he appeared as a finalist in the Lawrence University Concerto Competition and took 2nd prize in Green Bay’s Miroslav Pansky Memorial Concerto Competition.

With over half a million dollars in personal sales and his experience in the music world, Evan brings a unique perspective to the table in terms of bringing a meaningful vision of your life as an artist to life.